Inspiring Primary Headteacher | Lead & Grow Talent

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in Darwen, Lancashire is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to lead a caring, inclusive school with Christian values and a strong community focus. The role carries a Leadership Group 2 salary of £73,105 to £83,860 per annum, full-time and permanent, with a start in Summer Term 2027.

The successful candidate will build on the May 2026 Ofsted outcome, collaborate closely with governors, staff, parents and the local community, and provide inspirational,

Qualifications

• A proven track record of effective leadership and management of people and a commitment to working in partnership with governors, staff, parents/carers, other schools and the local community.
• The ability to nurture talent.
• The ability to sustain and build further on provision that led to a successful Ofsted inspection in May 2026.
• The ability to contribute to the vision and mission of St Peter’s Church of England Primary School within the school, the parish and the wider community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of school leadership and operations.
• Work in partnership with governors, staff, parents/carers, other schools and the local community to drive the school vision.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Partnership working

Strategic vision

Job description

St Peter’s Church of England Primary School in Darwen, Lancashire is seeking a dynamic Headteacher to lead a caring, inclusive school with Christian values and a strong community focus. The role carries a Leadership Group 2 salary of £73,105 to £83,860 per annum, full-time and permanent, with a start in Summer Term 2027.

The successful candidate will build on the May 2026 Ofsted outcome, collaborate closely with governors, staff, parents and the local community, and provide inspirational,